TCL 406

Released February 2023

Essential (<$200)

Summary


Pros

  • Accurate and consistent autofocus performance

Cons

  • Inconsistent exposure when taking consecutive photos outdoors
  • Extremely poor charging experience
  • Poor efficiency because of a high discharge currents

Scores


! This evaluation is based on the version 5 of our Camera test protocol. Results are not directly compatible with those from the latest version 6, which employs an updated evaluation framework
52
camera
16th

in Essential Ranking (<$200)

Overall Camera Score i
52
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 169

Sub-scores

Photo i
55
110
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 170
Video i
52
90
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
BEST 166

Specifications


164.6 x 75.4 x 8.9mm

Dimensions

4G
Dual SIM

Network

No water protection
No IP rating

Protection

Wired only

Charging

32 GB

Storage

Wide, Depth

Main camera
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